You have a university degree from a non-recognized university, or

you don’t have a university degree.

CMA Ontario has a mature student policy for individuals who wish to pursue the CMA designation but who do not have a university degree or whose degree is not recognized by CMA Ontario. To be eligible under this policy, you must:

• be 25 years of age or older
• have at least five years of verifiable management accounting experience
• be eligible for enrolment in degree credit courses at a recognized university

If this describes you, contact the Accreditation Department at CMA Ontario to confirm your eligibility. If you are accepted under this policy, you must complete all 16 prerequisite studies topics at the university level. However, you do not need to complete a university degree.

If you are not eligible under the mature student policy, you need to complete a university degree at a recognized university and, within your degree studies, cover the CMA prerequisite studies requirement.

For information about submitting your university transcripts to CMA Ontario for evaluation, click here.

These are the steps you need to take to become a CMA:

	Step 1: Join CMA Ontario as a student member
	Step 2: Complete the prerequisite studies requirement
	Step 3: Earn a university degree from a recognized university
	Step 4: Submit your university transcripts for evaluation
	Step 5: Pass the CMA Entrance Examination
	Step 6: Complete the CMA Strategic Leadership Program and, concurrently...
	Step 7: Fulfill the two-year practical work experience requirement
	Step 8: Apply for accreditation as a CMA
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